Recession Tightens Belts Across Avon Lake Businesses
Avon Lake area retailers and service providers report softer demand as economy weakens. Funeral home owner notes steady inquiries but cost trimming. plumbers and electricians see delay in nonessential work. Dentists and optometrists report reduced patient visits, with price adjustments, extended hours, and a focus on repeat customers to weather cuts in spending.
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Euxuica
Mark Busch
Busch Funeral and Crematory
Avon Lake
Novak
Local families weather downturn with small businesses thriving
Lorain landmark Fligner's Grocery co owner Ben Fligner says the economy is tough but the family business, started in 1924, stays steady with 95 employees and no layoffs. Edward Jones adviser Alicia Davis notes client diversification. Lake Breeze Inn owners Mary and Roger Urban push marketing and niche lakeside stays amid 2009 concerns.
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Fligner
Davis
Edward Jones
Roger Urban
South Africa
Germany
England
Mary Fran
Urbans
Lake Breeze
Lake Road
Sheffield Lake
Mary Urban
Holmes County
Lake Erie
Ross Environmental Services bets on stimulus for growth
Ross Environmental Services and Ross Incineration in Eaton Township and Elyria expect a federal stimulus package delivering at least 2 billion for environmental cleanup. Spokeswoman Maggie Kelch says the aid could improve the company’s bottom line as it handles waste across agricultural, technology, hospital and university sectors. The family-owned firm, celebrating 60 years, employs about 200 with steady growth and no layoffs, planning continued evolution amid a challenging economy.
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Ross Companies
Maggie Kelch
Kelch
Ross Environmental Services
Elyria
Ross Incineration
Ross Transportation
Eaton Township
Maureen Cromling
Robert
Ada May Ross
Cromling
Bill Cromling II
Bill Cromling III
Ross Transportation Services Inc
Jon Cromling
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